Unlike the physical SIM you’re familiar with, an eSIM (electronic or embedded SIM) is just another part of the hardware on your device. Without the need for a plastic SIM for your phone, your telco can email you a QR code to scan and set up.
This means you can set up a new eSIM and switch to a cheaper telco from the comfort of your home in just a few minutes. Long gone are the days of walking into a storefront and picking out a SIM or waiting for one to arrive in the mail.
With an easier switching process, you’re free to hunt down the best introductory offers from telcos (some last six months) and, when they end, take advantage of another, and so on.
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If you have a flagship smartphone from Apple (iPhone XS/XR and newer), Samsung (Galaxy S20 and newer), or Google (Pixel 3a and newer) that was made within the past five years, then chances are you have an eSIM-enabled device.
Here are eSIM plans from telcos that offer it.
eSIM plans under $20
Here are the cheapest plans from providers that offer eSIM for $20 and under with at least 10GB of data:
eSIM plans under $30
Here are the cheapest plans from providers that offer eSIM for $30 and under with at least 20GB of data:
eSIM plans under $40
Here are the cheapest plans from providers that offer eSIM for $40 and under with at least 30GB of data:
Dylan Crismale is Digital Content Editor at WhistleOut, Australia’s mobile and internet comparison site.